Can Indian authorities arrest me based solely on an Interpol Red Notice?

A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant and does not compel Indian authorities to detain you. However, under Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, police may arrest based on credible information of an extraditable offence. India’s Central Bureau of Investigation, which serves as the NCB-New Delhi, typically coordinates with state police once a Red Notice is circulated. Practically, airport immigration flags Red Notices, often resulting in detention pending verification. The legal basis for any arrest must still comply with domestic law, meaning you retain constitutional protections under Articles 21 and 22.